Used in the U.S. on tomatoes, cotton and other crops, endosulfan harms the hormone system, and low levels of exposure in the womb have been linked to autism, male reproductive harm and other birth defects. EPA’s own analysis shows that endosulfan endangers workers who handle it directly and those who work in endosulfan-treated fields. Endosulfan travels great distances, accumulates up the food chain, and poses grave risks to aquatic ecosystems. Take action! Sign the petition and join thousands of people asking EPA to do what countries around the world are doing – eliminate this highly toxic and persistent pesticide.
Tell EPA it’s time to ban endosulfan!
Tell EPA it’s time to ban endosulfan!
(via action.panna.org)
Submitted by paulb0t on Tue, 2008-02-12 23:39. | Tags: health | EPA | pesticide | pesticides | take action